Which Pokémon TCG card went up the most this week?

Gengar (5) had the biggest price increase this week at +80.9%, now priced at $689.29.

Why do Pokémon TCG card prices go up?

Pokémon TCG card prices increase due to tournament results, format changes, supply shortages, content creator attention, and seasonal demand. Tracking weekly gainers helps identify emerging trends.

How long do Pokémon TCG price spikes usually last?

It depends on the cause. Meta-driven spikes from tournament results or ban list changes tend to be sustained, while hype-driven spikes from content creators or speculation often correct within 1-2 weeks. Checking the price chart history helps distinguish lasting gains from temporary pumps.

What should I look at when a Pokémon TCG card is gaining value?

Look at what is driving the move and at the card's longer history. Gains from short-term hype or speculation often reverse, while gains from lasting competitive demand tend to hold. The 365-day chart on each card page shows whether the new price is unusual for that card or a return to an earlier level.

Pokémon TCG · Lists

Pokémon TCG Cards Gaining This Week

100 cards · updated daily · NM condition

Gengar (5)

Fossil

$689.29

Black Kyurem EX (145 Full Art)

Boundaries Crossed

$900.96

Gengar & Mimikyu GX (Alternate Full Art)

SM - Team Up

$2,186.88

Kyogre EX (104 Full Art)

Dark Explorers

$504.48

Latias & Latios GX (Alternate Full Art)

SM - Team Up

$4,619.79

Charizard VSTAR

SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery

$499.76

Latias - HGSS10 (Cracked Ice Holo)

HGSS Promos

$299.33

Charizard VSTAR - 018/172

Prize Pack Series Cards

$480.97

Mewtwo

Base Set (Shadowless)

$358.01

#10

Latios EX (113 Full Art)

Plasma Freeze

$327.50

#11

Rayquaza

POP Series 1

$435.42

#12

Rayquaza - 22/107 (2004-2005 Gym Challenge)

League & Championship Cards

$335.29

#13

Snorlax (11)

Jungle

$522.87

#14

Magikarp & Wailord GX (Alternate Full Art)

SM - Team Up

$969.01

#15

Jirachi ex

EX Crystal Guardians

$256.66

#16

Jirachi-EX

Plasma Blast

$256.66

#17

Tyranitar

Aquapolis

$194.21

#18

Lugia

Secret Wonders

$432.76

#19

Espeon (Prime)

Undaunted

$463.17

#20

Gengar EX (114 Full Art)

XY - Phantom Forces

$815.34

#21

Mewtwo (20)

Expedition

$750.48

#22

Steelix

Neo Genesis

$198.50

#23

Rayquaza C

Supreme Victors

$281.42

#24

Gyarados - XY60 (Prerelease)

XY Promos

$457.50

#25

Surfing Pikachu

Rising Rivals

$427.62

#26

Dark Donphan

Neo Destiny

$216.98

#27

Lugia

Call of Legends

$228.45

#28

Umbreon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)

SWSH07: Evolving Skies

$2,251.29

#29

Togepi

Southern Islands

$286.57

#30

Umbreon

Undaunted

$152.05

#31

Glaceon - 23/116 (City Championships) [Staff]

League & Championship Cards

$303.20

#32

Lightning Energy

Call of Legends

$160.12

#33

Rayquaza - 003/017 (2006)

Blister Exclusives

$170.54

#34

Umbreon

Call of Legends

$236.42

#35

Deoxys EX (Team Plasma) (Full Art)

Plasma Freeze

$843.36

#36

Lugia EX (94 Full Art)

XY - Ancient Origins

$275.45

#37

Time-Space Distortion

Mysterious Treasures

$100.06

#38

Buzzwole - SM218 (Prerelease) [Staff]

SM Promos

$73.50

#39

Dratini - 91/146 (City Championships) [Staff]

League & Championship Cards

$191.66

#40

Charizard

Base Set 2

$463.06

#41

Charizard

Secret Wonders

$168.01

#42

Gyarados (Delta Species)

EX Holon Phantoms

$316.32

#43

Charizard - 1/99 (Cracked Ice Holo)

Miscellaneous Cards & Products

$132.67

#44

Space Center - 91/107 (10th Anniversary)

Miscellaneous Cards & Products

$93.50

#45

Slowking

Southern Islands

$451.89

#46

Charizard

Base Set

$983.53

#47

Flying Pikachu

Rising Rivals

$288.75

#48

Dialga EX (122 Secret Rare)

XY - Phantom Forces

$1,047.29

#49

Wigglytuff ex

EX Hidden Legends

$188.88

#50

Dialga LV.X - DP17

Diamond and Pearl Promos

$275.45

#51

Thundurus EX (Team Plasma) (110 Full Art)

Plasma Freeze

$151.25

#52

Kingler (15)

Expedition

$102.39

#53

Flareon

EX Sandstorm

$169.67

#54

Deoxys (Delta Species - Speed Forme)

EX Holon Phantoms

$139.27

#55

Zamazenta V - 139/202

Prize Pack Series Cards

$98.33

#56

Poliwrath (24)

Expedition

$70.67

#57

Sylveon VMAX - 075/203

Prize Pack Series Cards

$291.31

#58

Kingdra - XY39 (Prerelease)

XY Promos

$108.75

#59

Deoxys (Delta Species - Attack Forme)

EX Holon Phantoms

$106.55

#60

Rillaboom - SWSH006 (Prerelease) [Staff]

SWSH: Sword & Shield Promo Cards

$171.13

#61

Skarmory

Neo Genesis

$123.75

#62

Minun - HGSS17

HGSS Promos

$103.29

#63

Blastoise

Platinum

$93.42

#64

Charizard GX

Hidden Fates: Shiny Vault

$779.27

#65

Darkrai & Cresselia Legend (Top)

Triumphant

$308.44

#66

Gyarados - 21/98 (Cosmos Holo)

Miscellaneous Cards & Products

$238.13

#67

Articuno

Majestic Dawn

$71.79

#68

Kyogre

Call of Legends

$68.19

#69

Umbreon (Prime)

Undaunted

$698.04

#70

Palkia LV.X

Great Encounters

$236.27

#71

Ho-oh (7)

Neo Revelation

$334.50

#72

Charmander - 98/97 (City Championships)

League & Championship Cards

$309.31

#73

Houndoom (Prime)

Undaunted

$335.61

#74

Ponyta (Shiny)

Arceus

$261.22

#75

Torchic - 3/12

McDonald's Promos 2015

$80.69

#76

Tapu Lele - SM152 (Prerelease) [Staff]

SM Promos

$69.12

#77

Armored Mewtwo - SM228

SM Promos

$335.11

#78

Pikachu

Rising Rivals

$361.79

#79

Grovyle - 004 (e-League) [Winner]

Nintendo Promos

$149.50

#80

Mew

Secret Wonders

$259.11

#81

Espeon V - 064/203

Prize Pack Series Cards

$87.91

#82

Blastoise & Piplup GX (Alternate Full Art)

SM - Cosmic Eclipse

$509.39

#83

Bellossom - 2004 (Chris Fulop)

World Championship Decks

$31.68

#84

Umbreon - 10/90 (Cracked Ice Holo)

Deck Exclusives

$135.96

#85

Raichu (Prime)

Undaunted

$162.40

#86

Mew EX (Full Art)

Legendary Treasures: Radiant Collection

$306.67

#87

Mewtwo

Majestic Dawn

$186.74

#88

M Rayquaza EX (105 Full Art)

XY - Roaring Skies

$567.33

#89

Umbreon

Aquapolis

$264.98

#90

Venusaur - 28/100 (Regional Championships)

League & Championship Cards

$172.02

#91

Dusclops

EX Sandstorm

$41.50

#92

Azumarill

Neo Genesis

$128.95

#93

Slowking (Prime)

Undaunted

$135.75

#94

Jirachi

Call of Legends

$58.36

#95

Rayquaza ex (Delta Species) - 2007 (Tom Roos)

World Championship Decks

$54.30

#96

Absol (Prime)

Triumphant

$170.20

#97

Chansey ex

EX Ruby and Sapphire

$105.69

#98

Professor's Research [Professor Turo] - 190/198

Professor Program Promos

$45.50

#99

Pikachu - 70/100 [Platinum]

Burger King Promos

$70.18

#100

Mewtwo - 51/108 (Cracked Ice Holo)

Deck Exclusives

$40.42

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Pokémon TCG card went up the most this week?: Gengar (5) had the biggest price increase this week at +80.9%, now priced at $689.29.
Why do Pokémon TCG card prices go up?: Pokémon TCG card prices increase due to tournament results, format changes, supply shortages, content creator attention, and seasonal demand. Tracking weekly gainers helps identify emerging trends.
How long do Pokémon TCG price spikes usually last?: It depends on the cause. Meta-driven spikes from tournament results or ban list changes tend to be sustained, while hype-driven spikes from content creators or speculation often correct within 1-2 weeks. Checking the price chart history helps distinguish lasting gains from temporary pumps.
What should I look at when a Pokémon TCG card is gaining value?: Look at what is driving the move and at the card's longer history. Gains from short-term hype or speculation often reverse, while gains from lasting competitive demand tend to hold. The 365-day chart on each card page shows whether the new price is unusual for that card or a return to an earlier level.

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